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First of all you are not strange! I don't see any reason at all why you won't be able to have a cheesesteak again, I have been able to eat all of the foods I did before surgery. But like the others said you will just not be eating as much! I average about 3 meals out of a dining experience! I always have tons of left overs. And yes I know Anthony's.....num!!! I'm hungry so all of this talk about food is not helping! No worries, you will have cheesesteak again, maybe not while drinking a beer!

Mine either!!!

WHos is talking about moderation...LOL!!!!!!!

Well I would give up lots of things, but not my alcohol!!! LOL! I love my glass of wine, and I won't be giving it up anytime soon!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On getting a date!!!

My stomach makes tons of noise all the time, it is not growling more of a gurgle. Maybe I should take Prilosec, and see if it will make me feel full. My worst problem is that I can eat too much, which means that sometimes I do. I don't think there is a cure for that!

I have to say this is one of the most entertaining threads I have read in awhile, most people just ask about alcohol! And then people go nuts answering either way! I don't judge either way, I drink alcohol and I know a lot of people think that is wrong! I wish I had an answer for you!

Before when I was at my heaviest I had to take anacids, non stop! Since surgery I have taken only one, that was after a onion chicken experiment that I did! LOL The only thing that I ever found that worked for me, and my hubby was Zantac, so glad I don't have to take them anymore. One question...if you take them does it keep you form eating?? Or does it just stop your tummy from doing all of the grumbling? I really don't think I get actual hunger pains, but my tummy makes wierd noises all the time.

So how did your surgery consult go? I hope everthing is fine and that you have a date set now!! Good luck, we will always be here for you!

Sounds like fun to me, but too pricey for the rest of the family. Since they don't care for the Water. I'm glad you had a great time though! I have been busy looking for a job...still! Have a line on a few things, but nothing solid yet! Hey I forgot to tell you my son and I do an annual trip to Emerald Downs for Mothers day. They had a buffet that was $35 each...it was one small line of food, that was it for $35! And no dessert, needless to say we skipped it! I could not eat enough to get my monies worth on that! OBTW great job!

Janet You are doing so well!!! It feels so good to be a normal size again! Hey how was Great Wolf Lodge?? We have thought about going several times, but just never get around to it. Plus I'm the only one in the family who like the water, my hubby and his kids are all afraid of the water. I grew up swimming everyday during the summer, taugh swim lessons for 3 years. I guess you could call me a fish!! Have a great day!!

Angie So sorry for you having to deal with your hubby when you were already past tired. As far as your meds, I took mine right away with a sip of water. No problems at all! I have been able to do that from just a few days out. So glad to see you are finally home and in your own element! You will feel so much better after a good nights sleep and a few hugs from the kids! Good luck and happy losing!

Jane You look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Girldep Isn't it amazing how this surgery works!!! I have not had ANY trouble eating anything!!! Not one single bite has bothered me. I also do not deprive myself of anything, if I want chips I have a few. Sorry about your injury to your heel, hopefully you will heal up quick. Yes I have had lots of changes in the foods that I eat, there are so many that I can't stand anymore, and a few that I like again. You will notice that your taste buds will change, and that you will crave some strange things. Some of your favorites will taste terrible. Good luck to you and keep doing great!!

Tiff All I have to say is OMGOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW...WOW...that is FABtabulous!!!!! I wish I would have saved some of my "big" pants!!! As always you are an inspiration!!

Hope that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! You are doing super fab!!!!! Have fun at the beach!

Hey NursyGirl Congrats on getting a date!! Good luck and happy losing!!

You are not complaining at all!! it is so hard not to have the support of our significant other!! I'm sorry that he does not get that this is VERY important to you, but I hate to say he will once you start losing!! He will reap the benefits form a much healthier YOU!!! So don't let it get you down, or STOP you from getting the surgery! It is so very important to get healthy again! Good luck, and keep us posted...we care!

Angie Good luck!!!! I will scoot on down and make some room on the bench!!

I guess if I never get any smaller, this is the smallest I have been in years! My size 10 levi's hang on my butt, but the size 8's are still just a little tight. If you would have told me a year ago I would be wearing a size 10 again, I would have said "get out"!!! So I guess ther is always a positive, you just have to look for it! Happy mommies day!

That is the nicest thing I have heard in a long time!!! Maybe you are right, this might be where I was supposed to end up at. But you know I feel like I need to get just a little bit more off, just in case I gain a little back. I have really been pushing the excersize again, since the weather is nice. I took two walk/jogs today. I got in 5 miles total and I feel great!! Janet thank you sooo much for putting all of this into perspective, I just thought that last 6 lbs would come off. I think For my mental state I need to get to my goal!! I really feel good where I'm at, I could stand some lipo on my thighs!! LOL I have always been thinner up on the top but I have thighs! Putting it down on paper makes it look so much better, I have been beating myself up for quite awhile now. And if you want to eat the whole tray of shrimp go ahead!! You know I only say that because I know you never could. But at least it is a godd choice of food. Thanks so much, friend!!

AWESOME POST!!!!!!!!!! I like your way of thinking, you are right about losing just to gain again. We have all been there, many times! So glad that you are taking the right steps to get yourself healthy again!! Good luck and happy losing!! PS who is your surgeon??

Angie GOOOOOOOOOD LUCK!!!! I know you will do great!! You have a wonderful Dr and great support! Have your mom check in with us so we will know how you are doing! Good luck and happy losing!!

Not ONE person said anything??? I can't believe that! How dare they?? After 35lbs you have got to be able to tell the difference! Oh well, you don't see them that often so maybe they did not know the difference. I'm sure the birthday cake is what made you feel better!! LOL I just got back from the store and they had a yummy looking chocolate creme pie that I just had to buy! For the family of course! To be honest I don't really care for sweets, give me nachos, popcorn, chips....etc!! Always my favorites! As far as "how low will you go" I wish I could tell you. I can eat way too much!! I don't have much restrictions, and I'm not sure what happened! It used to be I would eat about a cup of food and I would be stuffed, now I can eat lots more...not sure what to do to change it. I'm thinking I need to do the 5 day pouch test and see if that helps, not sure what else to do. Some have said that taking an antacid helps their hunger, maybe I should try that. At this point I'm just not sure, and I have totally stopped losing so go figure. Take care!!

Hi Janet You are doing soooo good!! I'm jealous! LOL. I just got back from a long walk, I know this will help my weightloss again! I feel like I have been at the same weight forever, which I have!! Sorry you were not feeling goo earlier, I hop you feel better now. Have fun at your gathering tomorrow! Get your speech ready because everyone is going to ask about your weight loss. happy mothers day!